Starbound

Jul 22, 2016
Developer: Chucklefish Games
Platforms: Xbox Series X|SLinux
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About Starbound

You’ve fled your home, only to find yourself lost in space with a damaged ship. Your only option is to beam down to the planet below and gather the resources you need to repair your ship and set off to explore the vast, infinite universe… In Starbound, you create your own story - there’s no wrong way to play! You may choose to save the universe from the forces that destroyed your home, uncovering greater galactic mysteries in the process, or you may wish to forego a heroic journey entirely in favor of colonizing uncharted planets.

Released: Jul 22, 2016
Developer: Chucklefish Games
Publisher: Chucklefish Games

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Can my PC run Starbound?

Starbound needs at least 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu and 2 GB RAM.

Minimum

OS: Windows XP or later
Processor: Core 2 Duo
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Graphics: 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 3 GB available space

Is Starbound worth buying?

Steam

90% positive

'Very Positive', 87,374 reviews

Metacritic

Critics (IGDB)

87/100

5 critics

What Steam players say about Starbound76/100

Steam community summary by CriticalPixel

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What is Starbound about?

Open World Survival CraftSandboxSurvivalSpaceAdventureCraftingPixel GraphicsOnline Co-Op

Game modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

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What is the cheapest place to buy Starbound?

Right now the lowest price for Starbound we're tracking is $1.12 at Kinguin — 93% below Steam's $14.99. We compare 6 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Starbound has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Starbound is $1.37 at Kinguin on August 23, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low — historically a good time to buy.

Is Starbound worth buying?

90% of 87,374 Steam user reviews for Starbound are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 81. The Steam community summary on this page sums up what those players say.

Can my PC run Starbound?

The minimum system requirements for Starbound are — OS: Windows XP or later; CPU: Core 2 Duo; GPU: 256 MB graphics memory and directx 9.0c compatible gpu; RAM: 2 GB RAM; Storage: 3 GB available space. See the full minimum and recommended specs in the system requirements section on this page.

When was Starbound released?

Starbound released on July 22, 2016, developed by Chucklefish Games and published by Chucklefish Games.

What platforms is Starbound available on?

Starbound is available on Xbox Series X|S, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One. It supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Starbound?

The cheapest Starbound price right now is $1.12 at Kinguin, 93% below the Steam price.

Starbound price comparison across stores
Store	Edition / Region	Discount	Price	Buy link
KinguinBest priceAll-time low	Steam · Russia	—	$1.12	Buy Starbound at Kinguin
Gamivo	Steam · Global	—	$1.71	Buy Starbound at Gamivo
Driffle	Steam · Global	—	$1.88	Buy Starbound at Driffle
Instant Gaming	Steam · Global	-89%	$1.89-89%	Buy Starbound at Instant Gaming
Loaded	Steam · Worldwide	-88%	$1.99-88%	Buy Starbound at Loaded
Steam	Steam	—	$14.99	Buy Starbound at Steam

All-time low: $1.37 at Kinguin on Aug 23, 2026 — the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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